Abstract
AbstractPancreatic cancer (PC) has one of the poorest prognoses among solid cancers, and its incidence has increased recently. Satisfactory outcomes are not achieved with current therapies; thus, novel treatments are urgently needed. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a novel therapy for ablating tissue from the outside of the body by focusing ultrasonic waves from multiple sources on the tumor. In this therapy, only the focal area is heated to 80–100 ºC, which causes coagulative necrosis of the tissue, with hardly any impact on the tissue outside the focal area. Although HIFU is a minimally invasive treatment and is expected to be useful, it is not yet generally known. Here, we discuss the usefulness of HIFU treatment for un-resectable advanced PC using the results of previous research, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews on its efficacy and safety. HIFU therapy for un-resectable PC is useful for its anti-tumor effect and pain relief, and is expected to prolong survival time and improve quality of life. Although HIFU for PC has several limitations and further study is needed, this technique can be safely performed on un-resectable advanced PC. In future, HIFU could be utilized as a minimally invasive treatment strategy for PC patients with a poor prognosis.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,General Medicine
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